Dylan Holloway netted a hat trick, propelling the St. Louis Blues to a commanding 4-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night. Jordan Binnington stood tall in goal with 19 saves, securing the shutout for the Blues.
Having endured a three-game losing streak, St. Louis found their offensive groove as Alexandre Texier also found the back of the net, supported by assists from Robert Thomas and Colton Parayko.
Holloway, in a standout performance, scored in each period to complete his first career hat trick, which was sealed with an empty-net goal. This explosive display elevated his season tally to a personal best of 13 goals, following a six-game point drought.
Binnington’s flawless performance marked his second shutout of the season and his 17th career shutout, highlighting his consistency and prowess between the pipes.
On the other end, Cam Talbot made 17 saves for the Red Wings, who suffered their third straight defeat at the hands of the Blues.
In a matchup that saw contrasting fortunes, here are the key takeaways:
Blues: The team, who had only managed a single goal in each of their previous three games, found renewed offensive vigor through assertive forechecking, leading to a comprehensive victory.
Red Wings: Missing key defensive assets in Simon Edvinsson and Ben Chiarot due to upper-body injuries, the Red Wings struggled defensively, with numerous breakdowns that St. Louis capitalized on. Detroit’s forwards, meanwhile, failed to generate significant pressure on the Blues’ defensive unit.
Key Moment: St. Louis took an early lead, going up 1-0 after the first period. Texier’s goal just 18 seconds into the second period further dampened any hopes of a Red Wings comeback. The quick offensive strike by Texier set the tone for the remainder of the game, leaving the Wings struggling to find their footing.
Key Stat: Detroit has struggled offensively in several games this season, failing to score more than one goal in 11 contests.
Looking ahead, the Blues will host the Nashville Predators on Friday, while the Red Wings aim to bounce back in the second game of their four-game homestand against the Toronto Maple Leafs on the same day.
